FBI reports violent crime up 11 percent in first half 1971
FBI data shows violent crime rising 11 percent in the first half of 1971, with murders up 10 percent, aggravated assaults 10 percent, and robberies 14 percent, while overall crime up 7 percent. Property crimes rose 6 percent, and crime in major cities rose 7 percent. Officers slain totaled 380 in eight months ending Aug 31, with most killings by firearms. Mitchell notes drops in several cities and nationwide, while Hoover cites gun violence predominance. An earthquake motion bill advances in California.
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Solons deny influence in ship case
Sen. William Proxmire defended four Louisiana lawmakers amid Navy claims that they sought favored settlement for Avondale Corp. Senate figures Russell Long and Allen Ellender rejected improper influence charges, saying their requests aimed only at speeding government action.
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Cranston defends right to filibuster in Senate
Senator Alan Cranston of California reversed his stance on filibuster rules saying he will oppose any effort to curb unlimited debate under Rule 22. He defended the filibuster as a tool for good, noting its value amid debates over draft extension and Vietnam policy and pledging to use it while the rules permit.
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Nixon proposes cycla mate reimbursement plan
The Nixon administration on Wednesday urged legislation to allow firms harmed by the 1969 artificial sweetener cyclamate ban to sue in the U.S. Court of Claims and gave the court authority to determine compensation, proposing 10 out-of-pocket losses to be repaid.
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